An Air India Express flight operating from Kannur to Jeddah turns back after the crew reports a technical problem, according to multiple reports. The aircraft carrying more than 180 passengers departs from Kannur airport at about 7:40 a.m. The flight continues for roughly two hours before the pilots notice an alert related to the aircraft’s engines, including an engine warning light. Airport sources cited by one outlet say the pilots decide to return to Kannur after identifying the issue. Another report describes the situation more generally as a technical issue discovered mid-flight and notes that the crew opts to bring the aircraft back. The accounts converge on the timing of the departure and the decision to turn back about two hours into the journey, with no consistent information across sources about the specific severity of the fault or any injuries. The reports do not detail the subsequent landing or passenger arrangements following the return.